The Rise & Grind Podcast

On this episode: Welcome to episode 333! This pod, Roderick & Cari have so many new singles & projects to talk, so stay tuned. In news, Beyoncé gets no CMA nominations, Lil Wayne posts a video addressing the 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance, Tory Lanez’s prison tapes come to an end, the passing of Frankie Beverly & James Earl Jones, & the recent Presidential Candidate Debate.  ...

On this episode: Welcome to episode 332! This pod, Roderick & Cari take you thru new music from A$AP Rocky, Megan Thee Stallion, Sexyy Red, & G Herbo. In news, Roderick walks back his Post Malone country album take, Travis Scott misses the Billboard No. 1 album by less than 1,000 sales, Kendrick Lamar announced as 2025 Super Bowl Halftime performer, Rich Homie Quan passes, & more.   In...

On this episode: Welcome back to another episode of The Rise & Grind Podcast! This monday, the guys talk an assortment of new tracks & albums, followed by news of Fatman Scoop’s passing, Irv Gotti suffering a mild stroke, & a hectic week in major banking.   Intro: Baby- What Happened To That Boy (feat. Clipse)   Roderick | Cash Cobain- rump punch   Cari | Qendresa- Be Mine   Subscribe...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 330! After a long hiatus, Roderick & Cari are back, talking the re-release of Travis Scott’s ‘Days Before Rodeo’ on all dsp’s, as well as projects from Cash Cobain & Luh Tyler. In news, NBA Youngboy headed to federal prison, Yachty addresses Karrahboo & others, DaBaby sued for $4M for brawl with DaniLeigh’s brother, Beyoncé announces a new whiskey li...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 329! This Pod, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from Larry June, Latto, & Benny The Butcher. In news, Blueface sentenced to 4 years in prison, Travis Scott arrested in Paris, the 2024 Olympics, Yung Miami speaks on Diddy & JT,  Obama’s Summer Playlist, NFT’s, & more.   Intro: Young Thug- Again (feat. Gucci Mane)   Roderick | Childish Gambino- Crui...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 328! Rise & Grind Thursdays are back! Roderick & Cari return with new takes on upcoming music from Larry June, Benny The Butcher, Polo G, & Latto. In news, the guys talk Big Sean delaying his album, 100GB of content leaked on Drake’s finsta account, 50 Cent to launch a free TV network with Lionsgate, the 2024 Olympics, Xbox 360’s online store shuttin...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 327! Fresh from a week off, Roderick & Cari are back to talk Hip-Hop. This week in new music, the guys talk new tracks from A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, & Mike WiLL Made-It, before talking new albums from Ye & Ty Dolla $ign, Killer Mike & Wiz Khalifa. In news, Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR announce a collab album releasing this Fall, Big Sean’s new album ro...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 326! The Rise & Grind boys are back again with another music-filled Monday! In new releases, Roderick & Cari talk new tracks from Cordae & Lil Wayne, Larry June, Will Smith, & Tory Lanez before talking new albums from Mustard & Ice Spice. In news, PnB Rock’s alleged murderer won’t stand trial, the 2024 Olympics, & much more.   Intro: Larr...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 325, and a big week for music! This Monday, the guys talk new singles from Rob49 & Cardi B along with Benny the Butcher, and new albums from before talking new albums from Blxst, JT, Rich The Kid, Childish Gambino, & more. In news, Joe Biden steps down as the Democratic Nominee, a massive IT Crowd Strike affects Microsoft users, Irv Gotti accused of sexu...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 324! This Monday, the guys review a slew of singles, before talking new albums from Eminem & Action Bronson. In news, Kanye West says he’s retiring from professional music, Martin Lawrence’s ‘Martin’ prequel in the works, Donald Trump shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, & more.   Intro: Dr. Dre- Forget About You (feat. Eminem)   Roderick | Malaya &...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 323! This Thursday pod, Roderick & Cari talk upcoming releases tracks from Mustard, Eminem, & Rich The Kid. In news, Ryan Garcia is expelled from the WBC, NCAA removing cannabis from their banned drug list, Boeing to plead guilty to fraud charges, the NBA’s new $76B media deal, John Cena, & more.   Intro: Sexyy Red & Drake- U My Everything   Rode...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 322! This Monday in music, Roderick & Cari talk new tracks from Quavo, Killer Mike, & Eminem, along with takes on a new album from 42 Dugg. In news, a second look on the 2024 XXL Freshman list, a recap of the 2024 BET Awards, the ‘Not Like Us’ music video, PND beefs with the men in R&B, Pop Smoke’s alleged killer released, & more.   Intro: Mustar...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 321! This Monday in music, Roderick & Cari take you through an array of new tracks & albums released over the weekend, before talking talking the newest XXL Freshman List, the 2024 NBA Draft, & this election’s first televised Presidential Debate.   Intro: Roddy Ricch- 911   Roderick | Kanye West & JAY-Z- New Day   Cari | Thee Sacred Souls- Lucid...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 320! Welcome to another Monday Pod! This week, without new albums, Cari & Roderick talk new singles from Mustard & Travis Scott, Key Glock, Glorilla, Rich The Kid, 6LACK & more. In news, the guys recap Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out”, Foolio shot & killed in Florida, Ice Cube announces “Last Friday” is in production, Netflix to reboot “Pimp My Rid...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 319! This Thursday, the guys start with a second review on last week’s albums, then into news. On this pods news, Roderick & Cari talk Reason leaving TDE, VERZUZ’s new deal with X, Quavo & Kamala Harris, Justin Timberlake arrested, “Everybody Hates Chris” gets a reboot, Willie Mays, The 2024 NBA Finals & more.   Intro: Nate Dogg- So Fly (feat. Snoop...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 318! This week, the guys start with a recap on Saturday’s Tank Davis/Frank Martin fight, before going into new albums from Moneybagg Yo, Don Toliver, & Lucki, then talking singles Tommy Richman, Quavo, & Bossman Dlow. In news, Chris Brown resumes $1,000 Meet & Greet’s on the 11:11 tour, Complex releases a Top 20 “Funniest on the internet” list, The N...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 317! This week, the guys open with a discussion on Apple’s WWDC 2024 event, before talking new drops coming Friday from Tommy Richman, Quavo, Moneybagg Yo, Don Toliver, Lucki & more. In news, X/Twitter removes likes, Pharrell Williams to release an all lego biopic this Fall, 1017’s Enchanting passes away, the passing of Jerry West, Dallas goes down 3-0 in th...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 316! This week, the guys start off with a conversation on Billboard’s “Top Ten Hottest Female Rappers” list, before talking new albums from Tems, KAYTRANADA, Ski Mask The Slump God. In new singles, Smino, Moneybagg Yo, Bia & J.I.D. & more drop new music. In news, Lil Durk returns after a stint in rehab, and Roderick & Cari follow the legal issues of...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 315! This Thursday, the guys open with a convo on EA’s NCAA 25, before getting into music & news. In music, Cari & Roderick talk new tracks from Drake & Larry June, and upcoming albums from Tems, KAYTRANADA, & Ski Mask The Slump God. In news, Twitter announces they’ll allow adult content, Billionaires plan another visit to the Titanic’s shipwreck...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 314! It’s been more than a week since the guys have been in-studio, but they’re back to deliver the Hip-Hop content. In music, Roderick & Cari recap the time missed by talking the latest album releases from Vince Staples & Sexyy Red, along with a slew of new songs. In news, Apple Music & Spotify release top 100 lists, Usher set to receive BET’s Lifet...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 313! This week in new music, Roderick & Cari talk new albums from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Rapsody, along with new tracks from Key Glock & Chance The Rapper. In news, the 2024 BET Awards nominations are announced, Atlantic Records hints at Cardi B’s new album releasing this year, Lauryn Hill hints at a new album, Nicki Minaj & 50 Cent break touri...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 312! It’s another exciting week in Hip-Hop. This pod in music, Roderick & Cari talk new releases From Gunna, Future, & Conway The Machine. In news, Kendrick goes #1 with ‘Not Like Us’, A$AP Rocky to star in a new Spike Lee film, Spotify to pay artists less, & much more.   Intro: Young Money- Steady Mobbin (feat. Gucci Mane)   Roderick | ZekeUltra- Ca...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 311! It’s another exciting week in Hip-Hop. This pod in music, Roderick & Cari comment on this week’s upcoming releases From Gunna, Future, & Conway The Machine. In news, the guys talk a shooting at Drake’s Canada mansion, the 2024 Lovers & Friends festival canceled, SZA doesn’t wanna be labeled as R&B, The Met Gala, TikTok & more.   Intro: Y...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 310! It’s another exciting week in Hip-Hop. This pod in music, Roderick & Cari talk a brand new project from 4batz, along with new singles from Gunna, Chance The Rapper, Moneybagg Yo, Yeat, Lil Tecca, & more. In news, The Big 3 Beef continues between Kendrick Lamar & Drake, releasing several brand new tracks over the weekend, Metro Boomin starts the...

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 309! This episode in music, Roderick & Cari talk 4Batz’s upcoming EP, Kendrick Lamar’s diss response along with GKMC breaking Billboard Top 200 history, Taylor’s Swift fills the charts, & more. In news, Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned, the United States moves to reclassify marijuana as a less Schedule III drug, Dave & Buster’s introduce...